The Board has decided to remand the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left ankle disorder and its relationship to his service-connected right ankle and low back disorders. The claims are also being remanded for a new examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's right ankle disorder.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there were not sufficient medical opinions to determine whether the Veteran’s left ankle disorder is etiologically related to service or if it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected right ankle and low back disorders. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle disorder, right ankle disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 12, 2018
- Citation
- 18134451
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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